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J23 KLO

2008 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 138,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 138,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2025 119,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 116,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 109,782 miles

tow bar electrcal socket not fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 109,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tow bar electrcal socket not fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,766 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 104,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 93,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 93,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,754 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,560 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,560 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,571 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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J23 KLO is a 2008 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J23 KLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J23 KLO registered?

J23 KLO is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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